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Choose to be around people who are not
focused on material things. Choose friends who understand that
“stuff’ isn’t who you are. Stop or limit your
associations with anyone that is inherently critical, materialistic or
judgmental.

By joining our Outdoor Adventure Group you will surround yourself with many people who are not focused on material things, rather these smart members focus on being active and enjoying the outdoors rather than trying to find happiness in a mall. You will do wonders for your self esteem and your health by becoming more active and participating regularly in Outdoor Adventures with us throughout the entire year!

Here's the article by Kimberly Giles

During the holiday season people are already prone to depression, but
watching other people spend money on things you can’t afford can
push some over the egde.

This time of year, many people leave the mall feeling depressed. Many
experience feelings of inadequacy while shopping. Let’s face it: The
mall can make you feel out of style and inferior.

One shopper told me she feels good about how she looks everywhere else,
but when she sees herself in the mirror at the mall, she is always
discouraged. She usually leaves feelings bad about the things she doesn't
have.

We, as human beings, have a tendency to focus on what we lack. The
problem is, this lack and the feelings of unhappiness it brings are not
satisfied when you buy things.

Any satisfaction you feel when you buy something new is quickly replaced
by the need for other things you still don’t have.

You can't win at this game.

Is shopping mall depression a problem for you?

Do you experience jealously over what other people have?

Do you think people who have more than you are better than you?

Do you use shopping as a pain killer? Do you buy things to feel
better?

Do you base your self-esteem on how you look and what
you wear?

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question you should ask is, ‘Where is the money going to come from
to pay for it all?,'" says Barbara J. Stark of American Debt Counseling,
Inc. Stark offers her best tips for managing money-related shopping
stress.

If so, it's time to start basing your self-worth on the right things. You
cannot get healthy self-esteem at a store. Choosing better thoughts can
make shopping a more positive experience.

Tips for better self esteem while shopping

Don’t compare yourself with other people while at the
mall. Having more stuff doesn’t make one person better than
another. Your value comes from who you are on the inside.

Choose gratitude for what you have instead of focusing on what you
don’t have. Try to notice people who seem worse off than you, and
count your blessings.

Give yourself permission to be a work in
progress. Don’t expect perfection in any area of your life. Life is
about learning, growing and changing. You aren’t done yet.

Make the time to take care of yourself. Give yourself permission to do
things you enjoy. Buy yourself a treat. If you don’t value you, no one
else will.

Shift your focus to lifting and loving other people. If you
focus on edifying other people everywhere you go, you will feel fantastic
about who you are. While at the mall, look for opportunities to perform
random acts of kindness. Find one person you can do something nice for
while you’re there.

Focus on the good qualities and traits
you possess. Are you a good friend? Are you loyal, honest, kind,
compassionate? Are you a person who stops to help other people? Are you
responsible, smart, clever or creative? These attributes are “who you
are.” Choose to get your self-worth from these traits instead of
from external "stuff."

Don’t compare yourself with the
images in the media. These pictures are air-brushed. They are not real. The
person in the picture is not really that beautiful and probably can’t
afford the clothes they are wearing, either.

Choose to trust that
your value isn’t on the line. Self-worth isn’t something you
have to earn. Your value is infinite and absolute and comes from the fact
that you are a completely unique and irreplaceable human being. You are
good enough right now.

Choose to be around people who are not
focused on material things. Choose friends who understand that
“stuff’ isn’t who you are. Stop or limit your
associations with anyone that is inherently critical, materialistic or
judgmental.

Ask Santa for some help for your self-esteem. There
are many professionals who specialize in building confidence and
eliminating fear. Some sessions of coaching or counseling would make a
great gift this year.

Remember, Christmas is supposed to be about love, not shopping.

Kimberly Giles is the founder and president of
www.ldslifecoaching.com and www.claritypointcoaching.com. She is a
sought after life coach and entertaining speaker.

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Hi, I'm Sheryl McGlochlin, and I love people! I believe everyone comes with plenty of baggage and it's all good! Even those who are harder to love have taught me so much about myself. I have a passion for life and I hate wasting a moment of it. I have been blessed with plenty of energy and enthusiasm. I know there is great healing power in being active outdoors surrounded by nature, and my deepest desire is to help others discover that. My faith in God and the feeling of His great love for me, my family, and my friends are what make me excited to get up each morning. I look forward to meeting you soon!